34 Then Jesus said, “Father,a forgiveb them, because they do not know what they are doing.”A,c And they divided his clothes and cast lots.d

35 Thee people stood watching, and even the leaders were scoffing:f “He saved others; let him save himself if this is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One!”g 36 The soldiers also mocked him. They came offering him sour wineh 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews,i save yourself!”

38 An inscription was above him:B This Is the King of the Jews.

39 Thenj one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults atC him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

40 But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don’t you even fear God,k since you are undergoing the same punishment? 41 We are punished justly, because we’re getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.”l 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember meD,m when you come into your kingdom.”n

43 And he said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”o

THE DEATH OF JESUS

44 Itp was now about noon,E and darkness came over the whole landF until three,G 45 because the sun’s light failed.H The curtainq of the sanctuary was split down the middle. 46 And Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.”I,r Saying this, he breathed his last.